I learned a lot apparently, things I take for granted today because I've known them for so long …since I first joined in like 2008 or so.
Someone mentioned Sistaslick. I remember her. I think it was her and maybe two others who explained the reasoning behind moisture/protein balance. Up until I joined, I had NO CLUE that there was as a difference in conditioners. I remember when I moved abroad and right before I left, I bought the BEST conditioner I could think of - Affirm 5 in 1. I used it every week and I used NO other conditioner for 4 months straight. My hair was a mess lol. I laugh now but that was dumb in hindsight. When I joined LHCF, I learned about protein/moisture balance and only then (years later) did I realize my mistake. Now, moisture/protein balance is as second nature to me as brushing my teeth; I just do it without even thinking about it.
Also, one other had dropped KNOWLEDGE about chi silk infusion and touchups. I was relaxed and OMG, that was a game changer for me back then. The person (can't remember her screen name - sistaslick maybe??) was a chemist I think and she dropped scientific details as to why it works. I was so impressed and my hair was too bc I always followed her advice. When people starting put forth the SCIENCE behind good hair care, I was hooked.